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Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat
Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat

Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat, On Property Tax Bills Arriving by this Week. Additionally, to Help Promote Public Health by Encouraging Vulnerable Citizens to Stay at Home, Multiple Property Tax Exemptions Will Automatically Renew Recognizing the continuing financial stress facing many local taxpayers, the Orland Township Board…

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Slight slowdown in COVID-19 cases in Orland Park

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Slight slowdown in COVID-19 cases in Orland Park
Slight slowdown in COVID-19 cases in Orland Park

Slight slowdown in COVID-19 cases in Orland Park Coronavirus COVID-19 continues its threatening levels in Orland Park, which has become the symbol of the anti-face mask movement because of the failed leadership of the Village’s administration. These statistics reflect all of the cases in Orland Park, as opposed to the partial and incomplete statistics that…

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Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people

Posted on January 23, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people
Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people

Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people Opinion columnist Ray Hanania examines the stark differences between Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and former Mayor Dan McLaughlin in this analysis. Pekau cares about politics. McLaughlin cares about people. No politician is perfect but Pekau is on the furthest extreme. Pekau has turned taxpayer-funded…

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Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia
Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia

Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia In partnership with Aishling Companion Home Care, the OFPD introduced the District’s New Coffee & Conversation Community Outreach Program to help inform and educate residents on the many free educational meetings that impact the lives of the Orland Residents including Dementia. The Fire District, rated as…

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McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police

Posted on January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police
McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police

McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police Former Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin, who is seeking re-election in April to replace beleaguered Mayor Keith Pekau, slammed a bill recently passed that would undermine the rights of police. As Orland Park’s Mayor, McLaughlin was always a strong proponent of supporting a strong police force and hired Tim…

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Home Fire in Orland Park: no one injured

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Home Fire in Orland Park: no one injured
Home Fire in Orland Park: no one injured

Home fire in Orland Park: no one injured The Orland Fire Protection District received a call for a house fire on the 16000 block of Haven Ave. at around 8:20 AM on Friday. Companies arrived to find smoke billowing from the eves of the house and filling up the home. Most of the damage impacted the…

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Orland Township Offers Scholarship Opportunities

Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Offers Scholarship Opportunities
Orland Township Offers Scholarship Opportunities

Orland Township Offers Scholarship Opportunities High school seniors seeking financial assistance for college encouraged to apply The Orland Township Scholarship Foundation will be awarding more than $15,000 in scholarships to Orland Township high school seniors from the 2021 graduating class, announced Paul O’Grady, Orland Township Supervisor and President of the Scholarship Foundation. The Orland Township…

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Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion
Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion

Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to increase, not dissipate in Orland Park in part because of the failure of the Mayor to serve as a role model for strong anti-infection practices including the wearing of face masks. Pekau has opposed efforts to require the wearing…

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Facebook censors video of fight at Orland Park Mall

Posted on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Facebook censors video of fight at Orland Park Mall
Facebook censors video of fight at Orland Park Mall

Facebook censors video of fight at Orland Park Mall A fight at the Orland Park Mall in southwest Suburban Chicagoland has become the focus of a debate over censorship by social media giant Facebook and its subsidiary Instagram. The video attracted many comments including some that turned the video into a symbol of racism and…

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Former Mayor Dan McLaughlin announces bid in Orland Park

Posted on December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Mayor Dan McLaughlin announces bid in Orland Park
Former Mayor Dan McLaughlin announces bid in Orland Park

Former Mayor Dan McLaughlin announces bid in Orland Park After consulting with thousands of Orland Park residents, business owners, and community leaders, former Mayor, Dan McLaughlin, will be challenging incumbent mayor, Keith Pekau, in the April 6, 2021 election by continuing his commitment to serve the working families of Orland Park.    McLaughlin’s priorities will…

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Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term
Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term

Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term Trustee Thanks Supporters and Provides Thoughts about Village’s Future After more than 7 years of public service on the Orland Park Village Board of Trustees, Dan Calandriello announced today that he will not run for re-election.  In a message to supporters, Calandriello stated, “…after…

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Village of Orland Park votes down law requiring the wearing of face masks

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Village of Orland Park votes down law requiring the wearing of face masks
Village of Orland Park votes down law requiring the wearing of face masks

Village of Orland Park votes down law requiring the wearing of face masks Members of the Orland Park Village Board debated an ordinance that would require residents to wear face masks when in public locations, following the leads of similar ordinances adopted by New Lenox and Tinley Park, but voted 4 to 3 to reject…

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Opinion: Wearing a face mask is a symbol of responsibility and respect

Posted on December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Opinion: Wearing a face mask is a symbol of responsibility and respect
Opinion: Wearing a face mask is a symbol of responsibility and respect

Opinion: Wearing a face mask is a symbol of responsibility and respect Wearing face masks to help reduce exposure to Coronavirus has become a political issue by selfish politicians who don’t seem to care. Elected officials who encourage the wearing of facemarks are being responsible and caring while officials who don’t and make excuses for not doing so…

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Former Jerling teacher sentenced to probation for sexually assaulting two students

Posted on December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Jerling teacher sentenced to probation for sexually assaulting two students
Former Jerling teacher sentenced to probation for sexually assaulting two students

Former Jerling teacher sentenced to probation for sexually assaulting two students After delays of more than a decade, a Jerling Junior High school basketball coach accused of sexually molesting two female students was finally sentenced on Thursday. The two victims, who were 13 when the sexual harassment began in 2008, decided to accept a plea…

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Massive rise in COVID-19 infections slam Orland Park

Posted on December 1, 2020December 2, 2020 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Massive rise in COVID-19 infections slam Orland Park
Massive rise in COVID-19 infections slam Orland Park

Massive rise in COVID-19 infections slam Orland Park Coronavirus hits alarming level with a surge of nearly 1,400 more infections in Orland Park just in the past month, as incompetent Mayor Keith Pekau continues to pander with his “Politics over People” party, hosting a $500-per-person fundraiser so he can turn his do-nothing four years in…

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More than 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths in Illinois

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on More than 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths in Illinois
More than 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths in Illinois

More than 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths in Illinois Public health officials report 9,935 new cases since yesterday. Orland Park infection rates spike, doubling the average monthly increase to nearly 700 new cases The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 9,935 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 97 additional deaths. – Adams…

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Orland Park experiences worst COVID-19 infection spike in 8 months

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 By Ray Hanania 4 Comments on Orland Park experiences worst COVID-19 infection spike in 8 months
Orland Park experiences worst COVID-19 infection spike in 8 months

Orland Park experiences worst COVID-19 infection spike in 8 months As Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau fiddles, Orland Park burns as Coronavirus infections experienced its largest ever increase during the past 28 days, of 696 new cases, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Pekau has resisted issuing a mandate requiring all residents to…

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Illinois Health officials announce highest one-day COVID-19 totals – 4,015 new cases

Posted on October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Health officials announce highest one-day COVID-19 totals – 4,015 new cases
Illinois Health officials announce highest one-day COVID-19 totals – 4,015 new cases

Illinois Health officials announce highest one-day COVID-19 totals – 4,015 new cases Orland Park, one of many of Illinois’ pandemic-challenged communities, sees spike in Coronavirus infections but takes no action to address the continued COVID-19 infection rate as infections grow throughout the state. At leads the State is trying to take action The Illinois Department…

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